Up The Canyon- Clear Creek- 8/2/13

Fished up and down Clear Creek this afternoon in the canyon above Golden.  Every time I drive up one of these little canyons in the foothills, I think of one of my favorite songs.  I always find myself blasting this as I drive up these canyons, as it explains perfectly my emotions.  Found lots of eager little browns, and had a great time fishing every piece of soft water I could find.  Spent a lot of time sliding up and down rocks, and trying not to fall down 30 foot cliffs.  I'm sure anyone that fishes Clear Creek a lot can agree that accessing the best water requires a fair share of billy goating.

Up the Canyon
By The String Cheese Incident


As I chase that evening sun towards my home, 
Headed up the canyon all alone, 
Worries are behind me fade to black, 
I got my windows down, city to my back. 

Quiet Contemplation, 
a few minutes to unwind. 
River's got me hypnotized 
and it slows my busy mind.

I know what’s waiting for me up around the next bend; 
I'm up the canyon headed home again.

The sun is sinking low down in the west; 
another working day is put to the test. 
At every turn the air grows cooler as I climb,
up the canyon I feel better every time. 


Quiet Contemplation, 
a few minutes to unwind. 
River's got me hypnotized 
and I love to smell the pines
Tomorrow brings another day of working
’Till I'm up the canyon headed home again!

The river cuts a steady course, 
from years of heading' seaward. 
Follow that canyon back upstream. 
The rivers song is pure and true,
it never ages. 
It's as timeless as a dream.

I know what’s waiting for me up around the next bend, 
I'm up the canyon heading' home again!